Roosevelt Libel Trial Testimony Details Roosevelt Drinking Habits
John Callan O Loughlin, Washington correspondent, testifies Roosevelt rarely drank champagne and never showed intoxication. He recalls Roosevelt’s restraint at banquets, noting one glass of white wine and no other liquor. asserts reports of excess are unfounded. The judge rules on the testimony and jury absence for part of the proceedings.
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Fighting in Light of Greece and Bulgaria Near Saloniki
Greek and Bulgarian forces remain tense north of Saloniki with exchanges of fire over recent days. Greek commanders accuse Bulgarian troops of aggression while Bulgarians claim to seek moderation, as guns are placed on hill crests around Eleftheria and Mount Panthaion in a bid to push Greek forces toward the sea.
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Marquette Telegram Seeks Arrest of Miller in Larceny Case
Frank Harper, secretary to Colonel Roosevelt, received a telegram from New York asking him to issue arrest for James Martin Miller if he appears in Marquette. Miller is among forty witnesses who signed Newett depositions in a libel case and is wanted on a grand larceny charge.
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Sulzer Opens Statewide Campaign for Direct Primary
Albany May 28 Governor Sulzer launched his statewide drive for a direct primary law at a New York meeting. He vetoed a recent legislature act calling it miserable makeshift and a fraud on its face. It is said Colonel Roosevelt will join the campaign.
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Outbreak Expected Between Bulgaria and Servia
Sofia reports military circles anticipate an imminent outbreak of hostilities between Bulgaria and Servia with rising tensions in the capital.
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Bulgaria Offers to Submit Levant of Salon to Powers
Vienna May 28 Bulgaria addressed a note to the European powers proposing to submit the Levant of Salon question to their decision in line with Reichspost report.
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May Wheat Closes Higher in Chicago Trade
Chicago May wheat finished at 9 1/4 cents per bushel higher as market observers noted modest gains on the futures board. Traders kept a wary eye on crop conditions and export demand amid thin volume.
New Japanese Party Uses California Issue to Attack Cabinet
Tokyo May 28 The executive committee of former Premier Katsura's new party issues a statement saying the present cabinet cannot be relied on to settle the California alien land ownership question. Opposition parties in Japan are using the California issue to discredit the Yamamoto ministry and promote their own interests, while the cabinet remains strong with the public backing.
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Will Stand Pat on Japan Land Purchase in Canada
Vancouver reports Canadian commercial bodies plan to back California in its fight to bar Japanese land purchases. Antijapanese sentiment runs high. observers expect similar legislation in the next dominion session.
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Bringing Troops Home From Cuba Draws to End
Washington May 28 The navy transport Prairie returns from Guantanamo Cuba with 2000 marines mobilized during the Mexican disturbance. The Prairie will bring back the field battery and automatic rifle company, the last troops remaining in Cuba.
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Hagenbarth Hits Wilson Over Tariff Fight For Wool Growers
Frank J. Hagenbarth, president of the National Woolgrowers Association, after returning from Washington, warned that western wool, sugar, beef, and lead interests face a democratic party tilted to special interests. He criticized the administration and said rebellion may come as the legislative branch appears merged into the executive.
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Oregon Children Petition for Battleship Panama Parade
Sixty thousand Oregon children petition President Wilson to have the battleship named for the state lead the Panama Canal parade opening. Wilson reviewed the petition with interest as plans to use the old ship for target practice were dropped due to strong coast state sentiment. W. T. Reyes of Echo, Oregon, originated the petition idea.
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Railway Fireman Murdered in Council Bluffs
Howard Jones, a Northwestern fireman, was murdered late last night in Council Bluffs. His throat was cut from ear to ear after leaving the roundhouse.
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German Aviator Killed In 500 Foot Monoplane Fall
Havre May 28 A Horn a German aviator was instantly killed this morning when his monoplane plunged about five hundred feet during an overland flight. The machine was shattered and the cause of the accident could not be ascertained.
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Washington May Hear Parties Clash Over One Term
Washington reports say brewing tensions may surface between President Wilson and Secretary Bryan after the California alien land bill dispute. Bryan visits Harrisburg and hints at a constitutional amendment to limit presidents to one term, with Speaker Clark potentially joining. Wilson remains silent on the issue while considering longer terms.
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Human tiger to pay penalty doomed hanging in June
San Francisco May 28. Jake Oppenheimer known as the human tiger will be hanged in San Quentin June 6 unless extraordinary means are found. Oppenheimer has killed three men, two since his imprisonment at Folsom.
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WILLSUE DOMINIE ENTERS LIBEL SUIT IN CALGARY FIGHT FALLOUT
Calgary May 28 Representatives of the crown gather evidence as trials loom for Tommy Burns promoter and Pesky in the Luther McCarty death case. Burns and Pesky face manslaughter charges while Bail is set for MacCarney and Referee Eddie Smith. Burns also sues a city minister for criminal libel and plans to sue others opposed to the promoters.
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Attorney General to seek Central Pacific if dissolution fails
Washington May 28 Attorney General Reynolds declares the government will sue to compel the Central Pacific's disposition in the Union Pacific dissolution if the plan does not include it. The move stems from a hold up in merging plans between Union Pacific and Southern Pacific and parallels prior threats by Attorney General Wickersham regarding Southern Pacific subsidiary stock.
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Meeting Behind Closed Doors on Underwood Tariff Schedules
Washington May 28. Senate finance sub committees met behind closed doors to review briefs and testimony on the Underwood tariff schedules. Reports to the full committee are expected next week with items likely to change. Bryan and John Bassett Moore discussed foreign protests against the bill while the panel weighs removing a five percent tariff discount on imports in American owned bottoms amid treaty objections.
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Local Court Rules Store Lotteries Illegal in Kansas City
Kansas City May 28 Judge Van V to the effect that store lotteries are illegal and cannot be contested in the United States circuit court. Judge Van Krankenburg fined a local firm $100 for promoting a drawing among its patrons. The decision held that any such lottery is illegal and newspapers may not publish them.
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